Saving what can be saved – a city-sized number of signatures has been collected to save one of the best video games of all time

BioWare, known for iconic games like Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, is shutting down after 31 years due to layoffs by parent company Electronic Arts. Following a significant acquisition by a group of investors, EA is streamlining operations, leading to the cancellation of upcoming projects, including the next Mass Effect installment. Fans have launched a petition to save the studio, gathering 200,000 signatures in five days. Speculation suggests that CD Projekt Red could take over BioWare's legacy, despite its own reputation issues. The closure reflects broader trends in the gaming industry, where many developers face similar fates under EA's management, which has been criticized for prioritizing profit over quality storytelling.